4-bedroom semi-detached house · CO3 4RX
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** Guide Price £550,000 - £575,000 ** An extended and exceptionally well-proportioned four bedroom semi-detached family residence, positioned within the established and highly regarded Shrub End district to the west of Colchester.
This property offers substantial and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, with generous living space, ample off-road parking and mature gardens to both front and rear.
Internally, the ground floor accommodation begins with an entrance porch leading into a welcoming reception hallway.
The bay-fronted living room is situated to the front elevation and features an open fireplace, creating an attractive focal point within this well-balanced reception space.
In addition, a generous study provides flexible use as a home office or second reception room.
To the rear, the property has been thoughtfully extended to create a substantial kitchen / dining room, comprehensively fitted with a central island and a range of integrated appliances.
Designed with both family living and entertaining in mind, the space is enhanced by two sets of French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, allowing for excellent natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
The ground floor further benefits from a separate utility room and a cloakroom / WC. To the first floor, the principal bedroom is positioned to the front elevation and enjoys a bay window.
There are three further well-proportioned double bedrooms, all offering comfortable accommodation.
The family bathroom is appointed with both a walk-in shower and a separate bath, providing practicality and convenience for modern family living.
Externally, the frontage provides ample off-road parking via a private driveway.
The established front and rear gardens offer a high degree of maturity and screening, creating a pleasant and private setting.
The rear garden further benefits from a summer house and garden shed, offering useful ancillary storage and potential leisure space.
Situation & Amenities The property enjoys a convenient residential setting approximately 1.8 miles from Colchester city centre, providing a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities.
For commuters, Colchester Town railway station is approximately 1.5 miles, while Colchester railway station (North Station), offering direct services to London Liverpool Street, lies approximately 2.5 miles away.
The A12 trunk road, providing access towards Chelmsford, the M25 and Ipswich, is approximately 3 miles from the property, ensuring excellent road connectivity.
The Shrub End area benefits from local shopping parades, primary and secondary schooling, recreational grounds, and convenient bus routes, making it a well-established and practical location for family occupation.
Overall, Shrub End Road represents a substantial and extended family home within a convenient and well-connected residential location, offering versatile accommodation suited to contemporary family requirements.
Ground Floor Porch Entrance Hall Living Room 12' 7" x 12' 4" Study 13' 5" x 11' 7" Kitchen / Dining Room 18' 2" x 25' 5" Utility Room 8' 4" x 8' 2" WC Garage 13' 6" x 8' 2" First Floor Bedroom One 13' 5" x 12' 4" Bedroom Two 12' 7" x 12' 4" Bedroom Three 13' 1" x 8' 2" Bedroom Four 13' 0" x 8' 2" Bathroom 8' 9" x 6' 2" External Features Summerhouse 10' 1" x 11' 10"
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